Research Assistant/Associate in Data Visualisation and AI for Digital Twins

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Research Assistant/Associate to spearhead innovative research in data visualisation and AI technologies for digital twins. This exciting role involves developing interactive dashboards that integrate diverse data sources, including sensor data and Building Information Models. You will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring seamless data connectivity and contributing to software tool integration. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, this position offers a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in cutting-edge research while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AI and ML methodologies for data analysis.
• Experience with Python for data analysis and software development.
• Understanding of project planning and cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in data visualisation and dashboard technologies.
• Integrate data sources including BIM and GIS data.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners.

Skills

AI and Machine Learning

Python Programming

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Cloud Computing

APIs Development

Software Development

BIM and GIS Integration

Project Planning

Cybersecurity Principles

Education

MSc in Computer Science

PhD in Data Science

MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

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Research Assistant/Associate in Data Visualisation and AI for Digital Twins, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes, and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 08 May 2025

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Research Assistant/Associate to lead research efforts in developing data visualisation and interactive dashboard technologies within an integrated digital twin environment.

The candidate will focus on developing a dashboard solution to visualise raw sensor data and transformed/congregated data through AI and other data analytics methods. This involves integrating multiple data sources, including Building Information Models (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS) data.

Working under a project co-funded by Innovate UK, you will collaborate with other researchers and industry partners in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will support the technical integration of a data-driven dashboard with the database infrastructure, ensuring seamless data connectivity, optimising data flows, and contributing to software tool integration and deployment for stakeholder access and interpretation.

For more information or informal enquiries, please contact Prof Mohamad Kassem ([emailprotected])

Visit our web page at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 3-4 months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• AI and Machine Learning Skills: proficiency in AI and ML methodologies, including supervised and unsupervised learning on image and tabular data; familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
• Programming skills: Experience with Python for data analysis and software development
• Data management skills: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases
• Cloud Computing and APIs: Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and developing/utilising APIs
• Software Development and Integration: Experience in integrating AI models into systems and digital twin platforms
• Experience with BIM and GIS plugins or add-ons to automate tasks or add capabilities
• Understanding of project planning, open data formats like IFC, cybersecurity principles related to AI and digital twins

Attributes and Behaviour

• The ability to work autonomously and lead
• Ability to work independently and with external partners
• Personal motivation and drive
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills across different stakeholder groups
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Civil Engineering, or related fields

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, supporting and respecting all employees and communities. We hold awards recognizing gender equality and race equality initiatives and are a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants meeting the criteria. We are also part of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.